Abdul Rahman Al Wahibi has become the first Saudi citizen to obtain a license to fly a hot air balloon.
While talking to Al-Akhbariya channel's special program 'Illum', Al-Wahibi said that he is happy to get the license to fly hot air balloons. A number of conditions have to be met for the license.Al-Wahibi said that in order to get a license, it is important that the candidate is well aware of all the safety and security measures to avoid accidents as much as possible.
Al Wahibi said that the hot air balloon is manufactured to a high standard. It is strong. It also avoids many problems in the event of a puncture in the balloon.